The Homestead Guru
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We help you unleash the guru, inside you.
The Homestead Guru was a project born by people who love talking about and trying practical solutions. We have hundreds of articles on all things practical and have built a sort of community over the years for those who want to learn and grow along with us.
Here we aren’t here to be your gurus. We are here to help you learn how to be your own guru, while we become our own gurus. Thank you for being here.
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The Zombie Apocalypse is Happening Now. Are You Infected?
Think all those zombie movies were just entertainment? Think again. We are currently in the midst of the biggest zombie apocalypse–it’s already happening, but most
Official Statement on Kratom Inspires Hope
What if you could simply drink an herbal tea that would work as well if not better than your average prescription pain medication? Would you be
Fermented Sauerkraut: How to Make It + Other Tips
As a kid with Irish ancestry, I grew up eating store bought sauerkraut which was most often pasteurized vinegar with cabbage. It wasn’t until I
Kombucha Chronicles Part 11: Weed Berry Booch
As a Cannabis lover, my first question when trying new things is almost always something along the lines of “Can I put weed in it?”
Superfood Low-Water Soil Mix for Gardening Success!
Every good gardener who’s been at it awhile, knows that success starts in your garden’s soil. What’s the difference between soil and dirt? Dirt and
Reduce Spending by Buying Coconut Oil
My focus in life is making things as simple as possible so that I can focus on the things that matter, being present for my
Take Only Memories, Leave Only Footsteps: 5 Quick Tips to Help You Leave No Trace
How To Leave No Trace Too often campers, hikers, and even everyday park dwellers are careless, and leave trash behind. No one knows exactly how
Easy Egg Recipes to Use a Surplus of Fresh Eggs
About a month ago, my son and I spent 10 days pet-sitting on a homestead in CT. We had an amazing time and gained so
How to Make a One Stick Instant Fire – VIDEO
Can you really start a fire with just one stick? If it’s fatwood, then the answer is YES! Even a tiny pile of shavings from
Want to Liberate the Next Generation? Unschool Your Kids.
If you care about freedom, consider unschooling your kids. Unschooling is an educational approach that’s legal in all 50 states. It’s not to be confused
How, When, and WHY to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Did you know the ideal time to prune your fruit trees is in mid- to late winter, before the sap starts to “wake up” from
Florida Lifts Ban on Front-Yard Vegetable Farming!
Florida has finally passed a bill that trumps all the bans on front yard gardens. Inspired by a couple in Miami Shores who were forced